The contributors to this original volume use case studies to explore community-based psychology practice.

In this fully updated and revised Second Edition author Gillie Bolton draws on her considerable experience as well as extensive research and development in the area to demonstrate and explore a creative dynamic mode of reflection and reflexivity ...

The book approaches research from a perspective different from that taken in other educational research textbooks. The goal is to show educators that the application of research principles can make them more effective in their job of promoting ...

Essays on historical research strategies and community network analysis raise crucial issues in community practice of social work. They discuss the need for reform in setting goals and establishing political agendas for research procedures, and ...

Provides a practical understanding of the processes of doing research for a doctorate and discusses such issues as time management, communicating with supervisors, conducting a literature review, and publishing research.

A Resource that takes the mystery out of the research process for prospective and practicing teachers. This volume shows you how to plan, fund, engage in, and manage your own research as well as analyze and disseminate the findings in a way that ...

Leadership within educational settings is widely regarded as essential for organizational effectiveness and the improvement of learning outcomes. Through an extensive review of theory and practice, Helen Gunter explores the contested field of ...

transformed. In the first part of the book, the author critically examines the historical and philosophical base of western research. Extending the work of Foucault, she explores the intersections of imperialism, knowledge and research.